Medical Waste Disposal in Blood Banks
Sharps Compliance Blog
by Kathryn Kane-Neilson
1y ago
Blood banks play a critical role in healthcare by collecting, storing, and distributing blood for patients needing transfusions. Each day with each patient, blood banks generate regulated medical wastes (RMW), so safety must be a priority. Due to the generation of RMW, employees must receive training such as  OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens, DOT, and other federal and state-mandated requirements. This training helps blood banks maintain workplace safety and avoid potential fines and penalties. RMW Wastes Generated at Blood Banks Blood and blood products can transmit serious diseases, including ..read more
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Five Ways to Control Medical Waste Disposal Costs
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by Kathryn Kane-Neilson
1y ago
Healthcare waste management is complex. Up to 85% of wastes generated in hospitals, clinics, and other situations can be disposed of in regular trash or recycled. However, multiple federal and state agencies regulate the small amounts of wastes that constitute hazardous or regulated medical wastes (RMW). Costs for managing these wastes are significantly higher than for regular trash. If your employees are placing non-RMW into red bag containers, they are literally throwing money away ..read more
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Can You Tell the Difference Between Hazardous and Biohazardous Waste?
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by Wanda Voigt, RN, BSN
1y ago
Hazardous and biohazardous wastes can potentially harm human, animal, and environmental health and wellbeing. These two types of wastes differ in composition, origin, dangers, and disposal methods. Waste generators need to understand the difference between biohazardous and hazardous wastes to protect the staff and the public, comply with all applicable regulations, and avoid fines and penalties. Hazardous Waste Examples Hazardous waste is any waste that contains dangerous chemicals, including heavy metals, flammable liquids, corrosive material, and other contaminants that can directly harm li ..read more
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National Infant Immunization Week
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by Kathryn Kane-Neilson
2y ago
When the COVID-19 national emergency was declared in March 2020, many families dutifully followed stay-at-home orders. However, this led to a near immediate and notable decrease in routine childhood vaccinations, per the CDC. Two years later, the 2022 National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) is focusing on ensuring families get back on track (and stay on track) with their children’s well-child checkups and recommended vaccinations. What Is National Infant Immunization Week? Part of World Immunization Week (April 23–30, 2022), NIIW is a yearly observance highlighting the positive impact of on ..read more
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Improving Community Health & Safety with Sharps & Medication Disposal Options
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by Kathryn Kane-Neilson
2y ago
Your local environment has a significant impact on your health. Air pollution, water quality, safe neighborhoods, and access to healthcare are all important components of a community’s overall health and safety levels. Even small individual actions, like correctly disposing of unused/unwanted medications and used sharps, contribute to the community by preventing water contamination, drug diversion, and injuries/spread of disease from discarded needles. At Sharps Compliance, we provide medical and pharmaceutical waste disposal solutions to help individuals protect their communities and local e ..read more
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Which Industries Generate Regulated Medical Waste?
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by Kathryn Kane-Neilson
2y ago
The answer may surprise you. The wide world of medical waste encompasses such varied facilities as hospitals, dental clinics, veterinarians, public buildings, pharmacies, and medspas. Whether you’re managing a nursing home, funeral home, or just your own home, Sharps Compliance can help you comply with local, state, and federal regulations regarding the storage, labeling, shipment, and treatment of regulated medical, pharmaceutical, and hazardous wastes. Regulated Medical Waste in Hospitals, Surgery Centers, and Clinics Hospitals provide many different services to patients, including tests ..read more
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COVID-19 Testing Overview & Disposal Tips
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by Kathryn Kane-Neilson
2y ago
As the world grapples with the spread of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, regular testing continues to serve as a crucial tool in the public health fight against this pandemic. In addition to vaccination, testing is a safe and effective way to help prevent the spread of the virus. Many people with COVID-19 are asymptomatic but can still spread the virus, so regular testing helps identify those who have the virus before it can spread to others ..read more
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Spring 2022 Scholarship Winners Announced
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by Sarah Overstreet
2y ago
Sharps Compliance has announced the winners for its scholarship contest, which it holds twice a year. College students can submit an essay and application for a chance to win a $1,500, $1,000, or $750 scholarship. The Spring 2022 winners are below: Prize Name School First Benjamin C. Florida International University Second Nydaya G. North Carolina A&T State University Third Tia D. Minnesota State University Moorhead   This year’s topic asked participants to discuss the proper disposal of COVID testing waste ..read more
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System Development of the Hazardous Waste e-Manifest System
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by Joe Jordan
2y ago
Hazardous waste generators get invoiced for an “EPA Electronic Manifest Program Fee.” Why? What is this fee used for? Let’s see if we can answer that for you. The EPA regulates all types of hazardous waste (HW) generated in healthcare, from spent solvent (such as alcohols and ketones) and pharmaceuticals to diagnostic testing procedure residuals. Much of the HW that these businesses generate must be shipped long distances to treatment, storage, and disposal facilities (TSDFs) where it can be properly disposed of or recycled ..read more
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Reminder: Scholarship Essays Due Soon
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by Sarah Overstreet
2y ago
The deadline for Sharps Compliance’s scholarship contest is fast approaching! Essays and applications must be submitted by Monday, November 29. The Spring 2022 contest is open to all college students studying a healthcare-related major. Three scholarships will be awarded: $1,500 for first prize, $1,000 for second, and $750 for third. This semester’s essay topic is related to medical waste from COVID tests. Describe the material wastes that manifest from different forms of COVID-19 testing ..read more
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